Sewing workshop to gain confidence in sewing techniques to produce a Scatter Cushion, to add comfort and colour to your interiors.
NO SEWING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: Bristol Upholstery Collective Training Centre - 186 Wells Road BS42AL
Course Fee: £80 inc. zip, piping & 'practice' upholstery fabric if necessary.
This 1 day workshop will teach you the tricks to machine sew a Scatter cushion, with a zip and piping decoration if desired.
You'll need:
- a domestic sewing machine
- fabric (approx 1m)
- matching thread (strong)
- scissors and pins
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Understand how and why sewing machines work
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Learn how to thread up and correct tension
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Get a feel for what they like and don’t like - Complete our fun sewing exercise!
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Know what to do when it makes a strange sound and stops working.
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Practice making Single and Double piping
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Sew around corners
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Sew in a zip
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Take Home a Scatter cushion that you have successfully sewn.